No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 15 Wofford

Mitch Albom: Michigan 78, Wofford 56. Whatever the Wolverines didn't have against MSU, they'll bring in triplicate against these guys.

Jeff Seidel: Michigan 75, Wofford 62. The Wolverines need to play their game, take care of the ball and hit their shots. But most of all, they just need to shake off the sting from the Big Ten Tournament.

Drew Sharp: Michigan 82, Wofford 58. The Wolverines take out their Big Ten tournament championship game frustration on a Wofford team that resembles Michigan in its affection for the three-point shot. But they'll have difficulty beating the length the Wolverines will put along the perimeter. Part of Michigan's offensive problems against Michigan State was a lack of spring in their legs with three games in three days. That won't be an issue Thursday.

Mark Snyder: Michigan 70, Wofford 55: Michigan has rarely played down to a lower-level of talent this year — the only exception is the Charlotte game where Nik Stauskas and Glenn Robinson III were hurt. While Wofford has the upset formula by keeping possessions low, if it misses shots and U-M can run, it could be lopsided quickly.

No. 4 Michigan State, No. 13 Delaware

Mitch Albom: Michigan State 70, Delaware 59. Spartans now have to guard against being overconfident and overhyped - what a switch, huh?

Jeff Seidel: Michigan State 76, Delaware 65. By presidential declaration, the Spartans will win this game. So sayeth President Barack "Paint it Green-and-White!" Obama.

Drew Sharp: Michigan State 76, Delaware 62. Delaware head coach Monte Ross likes keeping it loose and jovial, but he knows that his Blue Hens likely would require a miracle to win this game. I wouldn't be surprised if MSU comes out a little flat after an emotional weekend in Indianapolis. The Spartans can go with a smaller, quicker lineup to offset Delaware's four-guard lineup. Travis Trice and Keith Appling continue to play well when paired together, moving Denzel Valentine over to small forward.

Joe Rexrode: Michigan State 81, Delaware 69. There’s no question this is a dangerous game for MSU. And the first few minutes will be critical. If the shots are falling and the whistles blowing for the Blue Hens and they can build a lead, that’s when the Spartans are in danger of tightening up and getting panicky on offense. It happens all the time in this tournament. A fast pace suits the deeper Spartans, though, and they should dominate the glass and pull away in the second half.

No. 14 Western Michigan vs. No. 3 Syracuse

Mitch Albom: Syracuse 64, Western Michigan 54. It would be a fitting end to the hype of the Orange that a once-undefeated season ended in the first round. But it won't happen….will it?

Jeff Seidel: Syracuse 65, Western Michigan 52. I root for the best stories, which means I'm rooting for a WMU win. But Syracuse will return to its early season form.

Drew Sharp: Syracuse 75, Western Michigan 61. The Broncos' surprising run to the NCAA tournament ends quickly. The Orange struggled in the final weeks of the season after being ranked No. 1 in the nation for several weeks. Beating Syracuse means beating its 2-3 zone, but that requires aggressively attacking the basket. If the Broncos settle for jump shots, it could be a long, long day for them.